This well-established, RCVS-accredited, and nurse training veterinary practice located in South West Surrey are looking for a Lead Vet to manage the branch. The practice has undergone significant refurbishment and now consists of three fully equipped units, including a small waiting area, two consult rooms, a staff room, an office, an x-ray room, a dental suite, a theatre, and prep area. In addition they also offer separate dog and heated cat kennels, and plenty of parking is available on-site. The practice is surrounded by lovely coffee shops and on the foot of the Surrey Hills, with excellent transport links Facilities & Equipment: They pride themselves on offering excellent care with modern equipment, including: In-house IDEXX lab machines Laser therapy machine Extensive endoscopy equipment Laparoscopic spay equipment Ultrasound Digital x-ray Full dental suite with x-ray Multi-parameter monitoring Tono pen Blood pressure and ECG monitoring Acupuncture equipment The Role We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 4 days, with 1:3 Saturday mornings (with time off in lieu). You will be leading a supportive team in delivering high-quality veterinary care and services. Ideally you will be a strong GP with an interest in Surgery or Dentistry and will ideally have some previously leadership experience. What theyre Looking For An experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a proven track record in GP practice A particular interest in dentistry or surgery Ideally some leadership or management experience, with a passion for mentoring and team development Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach A dedication to delivering excellent clinical standards and patient care Why Join? You will be part of a close-knit, supportive team with access to great equipment and facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a leadership role while maintaining a hands-on clinical presence. You will benefit from a great work-life balance with no OOH or on-call responsibilities, as we have a 24-hour hospital close by, with a dedicated night team to cover all out of hours. There is also access to advanced imaging at this practice. Interested? For more information contact Jonathan Lewis below or email me jlewisglvets.com / call me 01291 645871 If you are looking for a new challenge and want to explore new opportunities today then get in touch. Gardner Llewelyn are a three-time award winning agency in 2015/16/17 and supply Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses to the Veterinary profession on a permanent basis throughout the whole UK. We have been a carbon zero company since 2013 and pride ourselves on being an ethical and responsible. Our website is www.glvets.com. Main office number is 01291 645 871